Explosions heard in areas in southern Iran, Iranian media report

Explosions were heard on Saturday (November 7, 2026) evening in several areas in southern Iran, including on ​Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state television reported.Iran’s ‌state TV suggested that the explosions might be linked ​to Iranian military activities in the strategic ⁠waterway, which has become subject to repeated attacks on commercial shipping since the war erupted between the U.S. and Iran in February.It said Iranian ‌officials have not confirmed any missile strikes on the areas, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency cited ‌a source as saying that the explosions heard ‌on ⁠Qeshm Island were not related to missile strikes.Iran’s Revolutionary ⁠Guards Navy said early on Sunday (November 8, 2026) that two oil tankers were on fire after hitting mines as they attempted to pass through an “unauthorised route” in ​the strait. It was not ‌immediately clear if the incidents referred to by the IRGC were linked to the sound of explosions heard in southern Iranian areas.Iran has hit vessels it says have ‌violated its restrictions on passage through the waterway, as it ​seeks to assert control over the strait and exert pressure on Washington.Earlier on Saturday (November 7, 2026), Tasnim news ⁠agency said two missiles struck Qeshm Island with no official information on possible damage.The reported explosions come days after the U.S. ‌carried out strikes on the island. A U.S. official said those strikes were limited and not a resumption of major combat operations.Countries in the region had been anticipating that U.S. President ⁠Donald Trump, who has held off on strikes on Iran during ⁠the weeks leading up to midterm elections, could restart attacks once the voting was over. Iran ‌has repeatedly said it would respond to new attacks by striking at U.S. and Israeli targets in neighbouring countries. Published - November 08, 2026 05:21 am IST